Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Experience of a Lifetime Past Review

By (Yale University) - abroad from 06/30/2013 to 08/23/2013 with

University of Cambridge, Pembroke College: Cambridge - Direct Enrollment & Exchange

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned so much from my classes. I traveled to 5 different countries. I met such an array of people. I truly had the best summer of my life. And I would give anything to do it again. And I am certainly not the only one saying that.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The courses were the perfect level of difficulty. I had a decent amount of work, but not enough to impede my travel. I learned so much. The true worth of the program (besides its amazing location, people, ease of travel) was how amazing the courses were. I truly learned so much.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

The Program Assistants were amazing. British students same age as us, who were always there to talk about courses, or activities in the area, or travel plans.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I don't think I will ever in my life live somewhere as beautiful as King's College. Especially Bodley's Court. Living on the river was unreal.

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

You spend as much money as you want. The money I spent was all on travel. But even so, travel is not very expensive there. It's what you make it.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Courses
  • Ease of Travel
  • Community
* What could be improved?
  • Food
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That it would be the best time of my life.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.